Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Tom Grummett; Steve Erwin; Adam Hughes; John Statema; John Costanza; Al Vey; Ken Branch; Dave Hunt; Charles Barnett; L. Lois Buhalis; Bob Pinaha; & Adrienne Roy
Cover Art by Kevin Maguire
SUMMARY:
Published by DC Comics for November 1992, this 40-page one-shot is otherwise titled “The Bucks Stop Here!” After a public relations disaster (literally) in New York City, the Titans chill out at Steve Dayton’s Long Island estate. Taking a Hollywood vacation, the Titans visit the beach and unwisely take a cartoon pitch meeting where the purposed cartoon portrays them as toddler-friendly ‘Teeny Titans,’ much like Baby Looney Tunes and Baby Muppets. A mortified and cash-deficient Titans team returns home.
REVIEW:
Judging by the presence of a scantily-clad Starfire in several scenes and an insipidly extended ‘Teeny Titans’ segment, the evident purpose of this comic is self-parody. Despite multiple art teams producing exceptional work (particularly Tom Grummett and Al Vey), writer Marv Wolfman opts for a lazy Spring Break-like storyline of minimal depth. Hence, this issue’s deliberate self-absorption often proves a waste to read.
It’s like DC Comics is testing to what extent its Titans fans will appreciate shamelessly cheesy comic relief. For instance, the cover art offers the obnoxious caption: “Don’t Ask … Just Buy It!” Such a statement isn’t a compelling reason considering the lackluster contents inside.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
A Nightwing pin-up poster is included.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 3 Stars
